02-02-2011 CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
February 2, 2011
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Lott called to order the regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 8:00 a.m.,
Wednesday, February 2, 2011, in the Council Chambers, 102 N. Riverside Drive.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott Present
Oscar Zeller Present
Tim Howard Present
Marcia Barnett Present
Bliss Jamison Present
Jennifer Butera Present
Chris Balmer Present
Bill Wetherell Present
Also present were City Manager Tracey Barlow, Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Executive
Vice President Samantha Bishop, Planning and Zoning Board Member Pat Card and Board
Coordinator Tabitha Russell.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 5, 2011 were presented for approval.
MOTION by Mr.Howard,SECOND by Mr. Wetherell to approve the Regular Meeting of January 5,2011
minutes as presented:
MOTION PASSED 8-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
City Manager Barlow discussed the recent Business Expo held on Canal Street and stated it was a
huge success. He had the opportunity to discuss Restorations and the redevelopment of the
downtown area with attendees. He informed the Board that he would be going to Tallahassee on
the 16th and 22nd of February for meetings on the Restoration development . He also informed the
Board that at the request of Councilman Kennedy, the City has drafted an ordinance to establish a
scholarship fund. It will be heard at the City Council meeting on Monday, February 7th, 2011.
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. Card went over the agenda for the February Planning and Zoning Board meeting. He also
stated that Robert McIntosh was chosen as one of the members of Joie Alexander's "Kitchen
Cabinet". He would like to hear any concerns or suggestions that the members may have so that he
can present them to her.
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SEVCC Update
Ms. Bishop stated they are very close to launching the new website. She also said they had a great
turnout at the Business Expo with 105 booths. Mr. Lott complimented her and her staff for their
great work.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
None at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
Board vacancy—Mr. Williams' resignation(term expires 3/20/12)—continued to the March 2,2011
meeting.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Mr. Lott distributed to the Board a report on the history of the Restorations project and a list of
Cabinet contacts.He would like for the members as citizens of this community to contact those on the
list to show their support for the project. He also requested the Boards permission to contact the
Cabinet members on the Boards behalf to show their support for the project.
MOTION by Mr. Wetherell,SECOND by Mr.Howard to Rive permission to Chairman Lott to contact the
Cabinet members on the Boards behalf to show their support for the Restorations project.
MOTION PASSED 8-0
Ms. Jamison stated that the widening of Park Avenue has been added to the long range goals of 2035
by the Transportation Planning Organization.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Tabitha Russell
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